Package: Around Egypt in 15 Days - 14 Nights

 Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

 Cities: Luxor, Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada

Itinerary

Day 1: Luxor

Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be greeted by a Travco representative and transferred to your Nile Cruise which will be your home for the next 7 nights / 8 days. In the afternoon, you have the choice of going on an optional tour of the Luxor Museum, or staying onboard for a lazy afternoon free at leisure and call it an early night in preparation for the busy day tomorrow. Lunch, dinner and overnight will be onboard cruise (Luxor).

Day 2: Luxor | Esna

After breakfast you will start the visits beginning with the East Bank where you will enjoy uncovering some of the world’s most ancient wonders in the complexes of the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor with your guide. You will be back on board for lunch. In the afternoon, the ship will sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight onboard (Esna).

Day 3: Edfu | Kom Ombo

Enjoy the view while sailing to Edfu. You will start your tour with the huge temple dedicated to the God Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Lunch on board. Your ship will then leave for Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight onboard (Kom Ombo).

Day 4: Aswan

Today, the cruise sails off to Aswan. Breakfast will be onboard your cruise ship. Once in Aswan, you will visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae temple. You will be back on board for lunch. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship (Aswan).

Day 5: Aswan

You can spend some free time in the morning or you may want to make the best of your time and pay a visit to the legendary Abu Simbel temple (check out the available optional tours by air or by road). Lunch will be served onboard your cruise ship. In the afternoon, you will tour the Nile by felucca and visit the Botanical Garden. Then back to the ship for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Kom Ombo | Edfu | Luxor

In the early morning your Nile Cruise will sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the temple. Sail to Edfu. Lunch on board and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile and the surrounding landscape as your ship glides unhurried down the Nile towards Luxor. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship (Luxor).

Day 7: Luxor

After breakfast, you will discover the famous West Bank of Luxor: the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch on board. Free time on board. Dinner and overnight on board (Luxor).

Day 8: Luxor | Cairo

In the morning after breakfast, you will disembark your Nile Cruise and transferred to the Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at the Cairo Domestic Airport, a Travco representative will meet and assist you, then your guide will be waiting for you to take you to the Giza Pyramids. While there, you will get to see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; the great Khufu’s pyramid (2690 BC). Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (Khufu's son) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site; and the smallest pyramid Menkaure, all guarded by the famous Sphinx.

Day 9: Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel you will meet your tour leader and your guide at the lobby to depart on your great tour of Cairo. Today you will explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum with its famous relics from Egypt's Pharaonic periods the most prominent of which is the famous Tutankhamen collection. The Museum is considered the key for understanding the Pharaonic art, culture, religion and daily life and is a site not to be missed when in Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo | Alexandria

Following the early breakfast you will be transferred by road to Alexandria by a deluxe, air-conditioned coach (220 Km). Alexandria was the former capital Egypt 2,000 years ago, while there we will take you on a tour visiting: the National Museum of Alexandria, the Catacomb that is carved as three tiers in the rock, the Roman Amphitheatre that is the only one known in Egypt from the Roman Era, as well as visit the Bibliotheca Alexandria, and end the tour at the beautiful Montazah gardens. After the day tour you will check in to your hotel & overnight.

Day 11: Cairo | Hurghada

After breakfast, a pick up is arranged for your return trip to Cairo(245 Km) by road. Upon arrival you will head directly to Cairo Airport for your flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hurghada. The rest of the day can be free at leisure to enjoy the beach, sun and sea.

Day 12: Hurghada

All day free at leisure, then overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Hurghada

All day free at leisure, then overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Hurghada

All day free at leisure, then overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: Hurghada

You will be checking out after breakfast, and transferred to Hurghada Airport for your final departure.

  • Flight ticket Luxor-Cairo (Y class/economy).
  • 02 nights accommodation in Hotel in Cairo on BB.
  • 01 night accommodation in Alexandria Hotel.
  • Flight ticket Cairo-Hurghada (Y class/economy).

  • All sightseeing tours (including entrance fees) with private bilingual guide.
  • All airport transfers and ground transportation in Travco a/c vehicle as stated in the program.
  • 07 nights accommodation on board of 5* Nile cruise including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Flight ticket LXR-CAI & CAI-HRG Y class.
  • 01 night accommodation at hotel in Alexandria including breakfast.
  • 04 nights accommodation at Hotel in Hurghada including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cancellation Policy:

  • More than 15 days prior to arrival, cancellation can be made without penalty.
  • 07-14 days prior arrival, 30% cancellation fees apply.
  • 01-06 days prior arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.
  • In case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply.